
In this sermon, Pastor David tackles the practical question "Does God care about my mental health?" by acknowledging how many people struggle with depression, anxiety, fear, and other mental health challenges. He shares his personal experience with generalized anxiety disorder, explaining how for years he prayed for relief before receiving a medical diagnosis and treatment. Pastor David emphasizes that mental health struggles are addressed in Scripture, citing 1 Peter 5:7, "Cast all your anxiety on [God] because he cares for you," and Psalm 34:18, "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit."The sermon culminates with the story of Elijah from 1 Kings 18-19, who experienced severe depression after a spiritual victory. Pastor David highlights how God responded to Elijah's mental health crisis with compassionate care—providing rest, food, and presence—demonstrating that God absolutely cares about our mental wellbeing and sometimes answers our prayers through counseling, treatment, medication, or divine intervention rather than simply removing our struggles.We invite you to connect with us: https://linktr.ee/faithmcrichmondtx